N4
あく (aku)
開く
to open (intransitive)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Intransitive verb. Used when something opens on its own or is opened by an unspecified agent (e.g., ドアが開く - the door opens). The transitive counterpart is 開ける (akeru - to open something). Polite form is 開きます (akimasu).
📝 Example Sentences
ドアが自動的に開きます。
The door opens automatically.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "開く"!
窓が_______ので、閉めてください。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「窓が開いた状態である」という意味なので「開いている」が適切です。
English: To describe the state of 'the window being open', '開いている' (is open) is appropriate.
English: To describe the state of 'the window being open', '開いている' (is open) is appropriate.
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